haltingly

Example Sentences

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The cleanup of local-government finances is proceeding haltingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Norton, though, spoke haltingly, stumbling at times over her words.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

She haltingly explained that she used to live on Poplar Boulevard and asked for help getting into a house.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Talks between WGA leadership and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed last month, but haltingly.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Cheesethief spoke haltingly, glancing back fearfully over his shoulder.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques